License Applications and Renewals

​​Insurance companies can find information and forms to be licensed in the State of Maryland in this section. Certain companies can complete their renewals online. Details for each type of entity can be found below.

Starting a business in Maryland? The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development offers additional information about financial incentives in Maryland at https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund​.

Reminder: Phishing or Social Engineering Attacks

This is general information for educational and informational purposes as MIA tries to encourage best security practices for your protection. Scammers often use email that might mimic the type of email coming from MIA to trick you into giving them your personal information or account information. These are called Phishing Attacks.

Please be aware that these are scams, and please DO NOT follow the instructions, click on any links in the email, or reply to such emails. It is a best practice to verify the emails or the links before clicking on them or replying. Please contact MIA at colicensing.mia@maryland.gov​ to let MIA know that you were part of a Phishing or Social Engineering Attack. Even in doubt and not sure what to do, you may contact MIA for guidance.​


Insurers

Certificate of Compliance (Worker's Compensation Law)

Accredited reinsurers​
Advisory Organizations
Certified reinsurers​
Dental plan organizations
Fraternal benefit societies​
Fronting reinsurers​
Health maintenance organizations​
Life, accident and health companies​
Property and casualty insurers​
Provider-sponsored organizations​
Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers
Reinsurance intermediaries​
Risk retention groups​
Self-insured workers' compensation groups​
Surplus lines insurers​
Title insurers​​

Other Regulated Entities​

Charitable Gift Annuity - Instructions for applying for a special permit to operate in MD
     Estimated application verification time: 30-45 days.
     ​Estimated application determination time: 188 days.
Licensed rating organizations
Managing general agents
Medical discount plans
Mechanical Repair Contractors​
Motor clubs
Pharmacy Administrative Service Organizations
Pharmacy benefit managers​​​